Ons Jabeur's Stunning Pregnancy Photoshoot Draws Praise from WTA Stars

Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, and other top players react to Jabeur's Vogue Arabia cover shoot.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:03am

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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur recently graced the cover of Vogue Arabia for a stunning pregnancy photoshoot. The images drew praise and support from fellow WTA players like Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, and Paula Badosa, who left heart and heart-eye emojis in the comments. Jabeur, who is expecting her first child in April 2026, spoke about the 'journey full of surprises' with her husband Karim Kamoun and her plans to return to the tour after giving birth.

Why it matters

Jabeur's pregnancy and the positive reaction from the tennis community highlight the growing acceptance and support for female athletes starting families. As one of the top players in the women's game, Jabeur's journey will inspire other players and showcase that motherhood and professional sports can coexist.

The details

Jabeur recently graced the cover of Vogue Arabia for a stunning pregnancy photoshoot, wearing outfits from high-end brands like Brunello Cucinelli, Limé, and Louis Vuitton. The images drew praise from fellow WTA stars like Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Paula Badosa, Garbiñe Muguruza, and Jasmine Paolini, who left numerous heart and heart-eye emojis in the comments. In the interview, Jabeur spoke about the 'journey full of surprises' with her husband Karim Kamoun and her plans to return to the tour after giving birth, stating that she doesn't want to 'rush' her comeback and will wait to see how her body reacts.

  • Ons Jabeur announced her pregnancy in November 2025 with a video featuring a tiny onesie and miniature tennis racquet.
  • Jabeur's last match on the WTA Tour was at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, where she retired during the second set of her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova.
  • Jabeur's pregnancy photoshoot for Vogue Arabia was published in March 2026.

The players

Ons Jabeur

A Tunisian professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2 in 2022. She is currently pregnant with her first child and is expected to return to the tour after giving birth.

Karim Kamoun

Ons Jabeur's husband, with whom she is expecting her first child.

Coco Gauff

An American professional tennis player who is currently ranked in the top 10 of the WTA singles rankings.

Naomi Osaka

A Japanese professional tennis player who has won multiple Grand Slam titles and is a former World No. 1.

Paula Badosa

A Spanish professional tennis player who is currently ranked in the top 10 of the WTA singles rankings.

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What they’re saying

“😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️”

— Paula Badosa

“Gorgeous! ❤️”

— Garbiñe Muguruza

“❤️”

— Naomi Osaka

“😍 😍 😍”

— Coco Gauff

“How beautiful ons! 🔥”

— Jasmine Paolini

What’s next

Jabeur is expected to give birth to her first child in April 2026. She has stated that she will not rush her return to the WTA Tour and will wait to see how her body reacts after giving birth before making a comeback.

The takeaway

Ons Jabeur's stunning pregnancy photoshoot and the outpouring of support from her fellow WTA players highlights the growing acceptance and support for female athletes starting families. Jabeur's journey will inspire other players and showcase that motherhood and professional sports can coexist.